Did You Know?Mostly as a deterrent to other species to prevent being eaten, the toxin excreted from their skin can cause skin/eye irritation when handled. Similar but different to salamanders in that the tadpole stage they go into a juvenile "eft" stage where they live on land, near water for the first several years of their lives. When they mature to full adults they return to the water and spend their adult lives aqueously.

This kid’s art class will be taught by certified art teacher Kathleen Patrick, accompanied by a Zoo educator. Participants will get to meet an animal up-close and then create a painting of that animal! It’s[...]

Members: Free Non-members: $8/adult, $4/child Join us for an Outdoor Adventure in your own backyard at the Buttonwood Park Zoo! Our 4th Zoo Night will focus on getting outside and experiencing the great outdoors. The[...]